 His studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance with books was great ; and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his...  The Life of Samuel Johnson - Page 71by James Boswell - 1880Full view - About this book
 | Samuel Johnson - 1816 - 504 pages
...was great; and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of...advantage from his friendship. At this man's table 1 enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found; with one... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1818 - 410 pages
...was great ; and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of...his friendship. At this man's table I enjoyed many chearful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found ; with one who has lengthened,... | |
 | Thomas Davies - 1818 - 312 pages
...Who, rich in rural peace, ne'er thought of pomp and gold. vOL. ii. 24 * At this man's [Mr. Walmsley] table I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours; with companions such as are not often to be found ; with one who bas lengthened, and one who has gladdened, life ; with Dr. James, whose... | |
 | 1819 - 754 pages
...delineated the character of his earliest patron, Gilbert Walmsley, of Lichfield, he pathetically adds, "At this man's table I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive...often found ; with one who has lengthened, and one who lias gladdened life; with Dr. James, whose skill in phjsic will be long remembered ; and with David... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1820 - 430 pages
...was great ; and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of...has gladdened, life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1821 - 428 pages
...was great; and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of...has gladdened, life; with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this character... | |
 | James Boswell - 1821 - 388 pages
...was great, and what he did not immediately know, he could, at least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of...has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1821 - 434 pages
...was great ; and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of...some advantage from his friendship. At this man's tabJe I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found ;... | |
 | James Boswell - 1822 - 514 pages
...subscribed with his name. MALONE.] immediately know, he could, at least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of...has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this... | |
 | James Boswell - 1822 - 508 pages
...subscribed with his name. MALOME.] immediately know, he could, at least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of...has gladdened life; with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this... | |
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